Against child witnesses

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Statement

Eyewitnesses are not reliable because of child witnesses

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Explanation

  • Children are prone to fantasy

  • Easily affected by the suggestion of others

  • Children feel that they can’t say ‘no’

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Evidence

  • Meta-analysis by Pozzulo and Lindsay (1998) tested 200 participants

  • Children under 5 are less likely than older children to make correct identifications when the target is present

  • Children aged 5-13 are no different from adults, but are most likely to make a choice when the target is absent

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Why

Against child witnesses because…

  • Children in this age range may feel pressured to choose someone

  • Believe that they are expected to provide an answer rather than saying “I don’t know” or “none of these”